<p>Oh. Oh. Oh.</p>
<p>So sorry to hear this. My prayers are with both families.</p>
<p>How very very sad. My heart goes out to both families.</p>
<p>I am so saddened by this. What a shame. Will keep the families in my prayers.</p>
<p>I am very sorry to hear this.</p>
<p>Very sad ending. I hope everyone can eventually get past this very traumatic loss.</p>
<p>Momofawildchild, I am so sorry to hear your sad news. My prayers are with both families as well as with you and your son.</p>
<p>Oh my, this is one of the saddest things that can possibly happen, and my heart goes out to the families of both players. I will keep them all in my prayers. Life is such a fragile fragile thing. Momofwildchild, I will keep you and yours in my prayers as well. It is just heartbreaking.</p>
<p>I too am sorry to hear this. Much love and prayers from our family to the families and all who are grieving.</p>
<p>I am so sorry to hear this. My condolences to the families, and classmates</p>
<p>I have been very busy lately…not lurking here as much… think the last time I was here was perhaps when this thread was started… and now two weeks later, such a sad, tragic premature end to a son’s life. I am very surprised by my own gut reaction to this… I believe it was jarring because I visit this site because it is filled with all of our hopes and dreams for our children… this is where many of our aspirations take flight…can be helped aloft and / or get grounded by others input!! </p>
<p>Just this morning there was an obituary for a gal (mid-40’s) whose life was so full of promise…and then MS hit…and while the write up was truly a celebration of the life of this gal… the tone of the life seemed to change dramatically… and the obit made me cry… I was filled with admiration for the loving family who seemed to have adjusted, but it all serves as a reminder that we must enjoy and rejoice in our families because circumstances can change in an instant. </p>
<p>Condolences to everyone involved! Life will never be the same for any of them.</p>
<p>I have been thinking about this thread and wanted to just give a reminder to us all:</p>
<p>Not getting into the first choice college will not be the end of the world.
Not getting into the second choice college will not be the end of the world. </p>
<p>I know that when I hear about things like this young boy it makes me really appreciate what I have and I’m reminded of what is really important.</p>
<p>Yes, tonight we have all been reminded again of what is really important in life. My sincerest condolences to all whose lives have been touched by these dear young people.</p>
<p>My thoughts and prayers are with all who are grieving.</p>
<p>So very sad. A real reminder to cherish life.</p>
<p>Many prayers for the family and friends of this special young man.</p>
<p>From what I’ve heard and read he accomplished many great things in his short time on this earth. We could all hope to do as much.</p>
<p>My thoughts and prayers to the families and the communities - such a sad reminder of how fragile life is.</p>
<p>The Blair Headmaster was interviewed on sportstalk radio. </p>
<p><a href=“NY Sports Radio - WFAN-AMFM | WFAN 101.9 FM & 66 AM”>NY Sports Radio - WFAN-AMFM | WFAN 101.9 FM & 66 AM;
<p>or from the radio station’s homepage, <a href=“http://www.wfan.com%5B/url%5D”>www.wfan.com</a></p>
<p>go to :</p>
<p>November 17th -Tony Paige talks to Chandler Hardwick, Head Master of the Blair Academy about the passing of Kurt Socha</p>
<p>maineparent; DrDrewsmom-- you really said it all. MOMofWC I am so sad about this tragedy. HUGS.</p>
<p>As painful as the student’s passing certainly is, it sounds like the outcome was probably best given the nature of the injury. Injuries resulting from a blow to the chin often involve brain stem injuries and the long-term prognosis for those who survive is not good.</p>
<p>I can’t imagine the pain of losing a child. My heart goes out to the family.</p>